Top pick: #1 (ROBERT E LEE) (2-1) - Colt hasn't raced since late June when he was beaten three lengths in a turf contest at Santa Anita. He has a new trainer (Vic Arceneaux 40% with new arrivals) and home bred is racing against fellow Louisiana breds for the first time. Four-year-old has the rail and is the horse to beat if ready.
2nd pick: #2 (Total Posse) (3-1) - He's been sharp in all three starts and enters off a second-place finish here at this level and distance Jan. 16. Stalker draws a nice post and has a recency edge on "Robert E. Lee."
3rd pick: #3 (Fast Salt) (6-1) - Unreliable sort has been competitive in three of his five starts. Gelding has early speed and a quick recent work off site. This is his first since July 20th and he could factor if ready.
4th pick: #4 (I'ma Big Colta) (4-1) - "Colta" moves up in class after finishing second at the Fair Grounds when debuting for a $12.5K tag on Feb 8. It earned him a solid figure and he can factor with a repeat of it.